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J Houchens

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J Houchens
Charlottesville
41.8%
Dismissed
58.2%
Convicted
64
Cases
61th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
64 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by J Houchens? 41.8% of their cases were dismissed — above the Charlottesville average.

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What were you charged with?

See what happened in J Houchens's cases for your specific charge.

Larceny / Theft 0.0% dismissed Public Intoxication 54.5% dismissed

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If J Houchens filed your case in Charlottesville, here's what the data shows: 41.8% of their 64 cases were dismissed, and 58.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Charlottesville average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 61% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Larceny / Theft (14 cases, 0.0% dismissed), followed by Public Intoxication (11 cases). What happens in your case depends on your specific charge, the facts, and the court — but this data gives you a starting point.

Based on 64 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Charlottesville District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Larceny / Theft Guide 14 0.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 11 54.5%

Other Officers in Charlottesville

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Sandridge 2,697 48.1%
Bench 702 64.4%
Mullins 426 35.9%
Curry 327 36.7%
Burchardt 306 32.4%

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Officer statistics reflect case outcomes, not performance. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Cases involving J Houchens have a 41.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 64 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 61% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J Houchens include Larceny / Theft (14 cases), Public Intoxication (11 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 14 Larceny / Theft cases involving J Houchens in Charlottesville, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Charlottesville.
Based on 11 Public Intoxication cases involving J Houchens in Charlottesville, 54.5% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Charlottesville.
These statistics reflect case outcomes from public court records, not officer performance evaluations. Dismissal rates are influenced by charge type mix, jurisdiction practices, evidence factors, and other variables. They do not predict individual case outcomes. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your specific situation.

Data source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024. 64 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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